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Pip Hare, a 50-year-old sailor from Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, is set on becoming the first woman to finish a 24,300 mile (45,000km) race around the world for a second time. She is embarking on the prestigious and grueling Vendee Globe, with her 60ft yacht Medallia, and is being tipped to finish in the top 10. Hare previously took on the race in 2020 and finished in 19th place. She set up her racing team in 2019 with a £25,000 bank loan and a crowdfunding appeal.
Hare grew up in Suffolk, where she learned to sail on the River Deben. Before setting off in her yacht on Sunday, she described the emotions she felt while leaving the dock. She walked down the canal lined by people who cheered her on as she sailed out. Hare stated that it was a completely different experience compared to the previous year, in which she walked down the dock alone due to Covid restrictions.
When asked about the race, Hare stated that it was her version of the World Cup or the Olympics. She added that it’s the toughest sailing race in the world. Hare will sail her yacht, Medallia, completely on her own with no assistance during the three-month-long race. She will eat between 3,500 and 4,500 calories a day, with her food being entirely prepared by her team. Hare explained that the sailors in the race will take on the weather and huge waves while operating the high-performance boats.
The sailors will follow a route south past the continent of Africa and then head east towards Australasia. They will then sail around Antarctica, before sailing close to the tip of South America and up through the Atlantic Ocean towards France. About 200 sailors have taken part in the Vendée Globe over the years, but only 114 have actually managed to cross the finish line due to the extreme conditions. When asked about her feelings of loneliness while at sea, Hare stated that she chooses to be alone and that there is a massive difference between being lonely and being alone.
Hare said she knows she has her friends, family, and the people who follow the race supporting her. She knows there are so many people thinking of her, wishing her well, and knows that they will be there when she gets home. Hare is excited to perform at the top of her ability in a sport that she loves, stating that human ingenuity and the power of nature come together when she’s alone on the water
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